2000 Clayton State Boulevard

Morrow, GA 30260-0285

Phone: (678) 466-4115

Fax: (678) 466-4149

www.clayton.edu

Office of Recruitment and Admissions

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

This application is for new students only. Former Clayton State students should submit the readmission application, which is available at

the Registrar’s Office [(678) 466-4145] or online at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/registrar/.

You can apply and pay your application fee on-line at http://admissions.clayton.edu/.

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINES: Clayton State encourages applicants to apply early and to file their applications online.

Admission decisions are made when all supporting documents for the application are received. Deadline dates for filing admission

applications and for submitting all supporting documentation for the admission application are:

July 15 Fall Semester

November 15 Spring Semester

April 15 Summer Semester

APPLICATION FEES: A non-refundable application fee of $40 must be submitted with the application.

All required transcripts must be OFFICIAL. You must request the sending institution to send transcripts directly to the

Admissions Office. Be sure to request transcripts in plenty of time prior to the stated deadlines. No admission decisions can be made

until the University receives ALL documentation required to support your application.

FINANCIAL AID: To apply for financial aid, please visit our website: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/financialaid where you will

find the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and other financial aid information, including deadline dates. The

Financial Aid Office [(678) 466-4185] is located in the Student Center, Room 102.

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Freshman applicants for admission are students who will graduate from high school or have graduated within the last five years and have

earned less than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit (not including joint enrollment and advanced placement credits).

Freshman applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Application for Admission

• $40 nonrefundable application fee

• Official high school transcript

• Official ACT or SAT scores

• Official transcripts from any colleges attended (when applicable).

Note: Clayton State University will not honor the GED from prospective traditional-aged students who have been out of high school for

less than five years from the date of scheduled graduation.

TRANSFER APPLICANTS:

Transfer applicants for admission are students who have completed more than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit and

must be in good academic standing at their last institution.

Transfer applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Application for admission

• $40 nonrefundable application fee

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended

NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS:

Non-traditional students are applicants who graduated from high school more than five years ago, have never attended college or have

earned less than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit, and are in good academic standing at their previous institution(s).

Non-traditional student applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Application for admission

• $40 nonrefundable application fee

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended

• Official high school transcript showing high school graduation date or GED scores

• COMPASS test results (if applicable)

POST-BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS:

Post-baccalaureate applicants are students who already hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university and

do not wish to complete the requirements for a certificate, associate, or second baccalaureate degree at Clayton State University.

Post-baccalaureate applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Application for admission

• $40 nonrefundable application fee

• Official college transcript from the degree-granting institution

TRANSIENT APPLICANTS:

Transient applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application for admission

• $40 nonrefundable application fee

• Official Transient Letter from the Registrar of the college or university last attended which states that the student is eligible to return

DUAL ENROLLMENT APPLICANTS:

Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for academically outstanding and qualified high school students to either fulfill high school

requirements by taking college courses that provide dual credit, or begin working toward a college degree while still pursuing a high

school diploma.

Dual enrollment applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application for admission

• Official SAT or ACT scores

• Current official high school transcript

NOTE: Students who apply for this program online must pay a $40 nonrefundable application fee. Students who apply using a paper

application do not need to pay this fee. The Dual Enrollment Programs require additional applications for admission. Contact the

Office of Academic Outreach at Dual-Enrollment@clayton.edu for more information and application forms.

TRANSITIONING DUAL APPLICANTS:

Transitioning dual enrollment applicants are students who have previously attended Clayton State University through the dual

enrollment programs and are now wishing to apply as traditional freshman students. (Students who have attended dual enrollment or

programs at other institutions should follow requirements for freshman applicants.)

Transitioning dual enrollment applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application Update Form (found on-line on ‘Forms’ page of http://admissions.clayton.edu/ or available at Office

of Recruitment and Admissions)

• Final official high school transcript

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: All applicants must submit a completed Clayton State University immunization form. You can

download a copy of this form at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/admissions/forms/Imm_Form.pdf.

MAJORS

Your choice of major may affect recommended or required initial course choices in the Core Curriculum as well as in the major field

itself. General admission to the University does not guarantee admission to certain programs or majors that have limited enrollment

capacity and/or additional standards. For information about a program’s specific application requirements, please contact the

appropriate department or go to www.clayton.edu.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs:

Bachelor of Arts Programs:

Communication and Media Studies English Film Production History Liberal Studies Middle Level Education Music Philosophy Theatre

Bachelor of Applied Science Programs:

Administrative Management Technology Management

Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Music Programs:

Music Education Performance

Bachelor of Business Administration

Programs:

Accounting Marketing and Marketing Management General Business Management Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Science Programs:

Biology Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Health Care Management Health Fitness Management Integrative Studies Legal Studies Mathematics Political Science Psychology and Human Services Sociology

Bachelor of Science

in Dental Hygiene Programs:

Initial Licensure RDH to BSDH Completion

Bachelor of Science in Information

Technology – WebBSIT (online degree

program)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs:

Basic Licensure RN Completion

Associate’s Degree Programs:

Arts, Core Curriculum

Film Production Science, Core Curriculum

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs:

Computer Networking Information Technology Paralegal Studies

One-Year Certificate Programs:

Computer Network Technology Paralegal Studies

Pre-Professional Tracks:

Pre-dentistry Pre-engineering Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-pharmacy Pre-veterinary medicine

*Students who wish to study a Pre-Professional Track may major in a variety of programs. Please contact the department or school for guidance.

Undecided

Office of Recruitment and Admissions

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

2000 Clayton State Boulevard

Morrow, GA 30260-0285

Phone: (678) 466-4115

Fax: (678) 466-4149

www.clayton.edu

TERM ENTERING (CIRCLE ONE): FALL SPRING SUMMER YEAR

Social Security Number *

Last Name First Name Middle Name Other Last Name(s)

Current Mailing Address Street Apt. No.

City State Zip County

Home Telephone ( ) Work Telephone ( )

Cell Phone ( ) Permanent Phone Number ( )

E-mail Address

Permanent Street Address Apt. No. City State Zip County

❑ Male ❑ Female Date of Birth / / Place of Birth: City State

CITIZENSHIP STATUS: ❑ U.S. citizen ❑ Alien, resident ❑ Alien, non-resident

ETHNICITY: Please answer the following two questions. (optional)

Are you Hispanic or Latino? ❑ Yes ❑ No

What is your race? (Choose one or more) ❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American

❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❑ White

Clayton State University is required to report sex and race/ethnic information to certain federal and state agencies as those data relate to civil

rights compliance.

ENTERING STATUS: (check one)

Application Type: ❑ Freshman ❑ Transfer ❑ Non-Traditional ❑ Post-baccalaureate ❑ Transient

❑ Dual Enrollment ❑ Transitioning Dual Enrollment ❑ Auditor

❑ Check here if you are a Georgia resident age 62+ (Proof of age will be required)

Do you plan on attending Clayton State as a full-time or part-time student? ❑ Full-time ❑ Part-time

Where do you plan to take courses? ❑ Main campus (Morrow) ❑ Fayette campus (Peachtree City)

❑ Henry campus (McDonough) ❑ eCore online courses only

Do you plan to live on campus (see Freshman Live On-Campus Requirement, www.clayton.edu)? ❑ No ❑ Yes

ANTICIPATED MAJOR:

Do you plan to apply for financial aid? ❑ No ❑ Yes

Are you, or will you be at the time of enrollment, a current member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? ❑ No ❑ Yes

Which branch? ❑ Air Force ❑ Army ❑ Coast Guard ❑ Marines ❑ Navy

Which component? ❑ Active ❑ Reserve ❑ National Guard

Current Status? ❑ Discharged ❑ Retired ❑ Serving

VETERANS BENEFITS: Clayton State University certifies enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs for education benefits. If

you are eligible for the GI Bill, contact Clayton State University’s Office of Financial Aid for information.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, NOTIFY:

Name Relationship

Address Telephone ( )

PREVIOUS EDUCATION: You MUST list ALL colleges / universities you have previously attended (attach additional sheets if necessary).

You must contact previous colleges and request that official transcripts from each institution be submitted to the Office of Recruitment and

Admissions by the posted deadline.

Complete Name of School Location: City & State Did you Dates Attended Degree / Diploma

Graduate? From-To Earned

Last High School:

Last College:

College:

College:

College:

College:

Are you currently attending classes at the last institution above? ❑ No ❑ Yes When will you finish?

Have you previously attended Clayton State University for credit? ❑ No ❑ Yes When?

Have you taken the SAT? ❑ No ❑ Yes When? Have you taken the ACT? ❑ No ❑ Yes When?

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION: Clayton State University is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all members of our

community. All applicants must answer these questions. An affirmative answer to any of these questions does not automatically bar admission

to the institution, but does require review.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? ❑ No ❑ Yes

If yes, explain in 100 words or less including date of instance:

Are there any criminal charges currently pending against you? ❑ No ❑ Yes

If yes, explain in 100 words or less including date of instance:

Have you entered a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest, a plea of nolo contender, an Alford plea to a criminal charge, or a plea under a first

offender act? ❑ No ❑ Yes

If yes, explain in 100 words or less including date of instance:

Do you currently have disciplinary or academic misconduct charges pending against you from a high school, college, or university? ❑ No ❑ Yes

If yes, explain in 100 words or less including date of instance:

Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or expelled for conduct code violations from a high school or any postsecondary educational

institution? ❑ No ❑ Yes

If yes, explain in 100 words or less including date of instance:

RESIDENCY: In general, in-state residency for tuition purposes in the University System of Georgia requires full-time domicile residency in

the state of Georgia for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to your first enrollment. We will review all responses to assure that

students meet the residency policies set by the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia.

For a complete description of residency regulations, visit http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/faq/residency/

Do you claim to be a legal resident of Georgia? ❑ Yes ❑ No

If “No,” in which state/country do you reside?

If “Yes,” in which Georgia county do you reside?

How long have you continuously resided in Georgia? years / months

Are you applying for in-state tuition? ❑ Yes ❑ No

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

What type of VISA do you currently hold? What is your country of residence?

Do you need an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility? ❑ No ❑ Yes

What is your native language?

Have you taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)? ❑ No ❑ Yes When?

Or the Georgia State English Proficiency Examination (G-STEP)? ❑ No ❑ Yes When?

Or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)? ❑ No ❑ Yes When?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How did you hear about Clayton State University programs?

What other schools are you applying to?

Father’s Name Mother’s Name

Last, First, Middle, Suffix (Jr., III, etc.) Last, First, Middle, Suffix (Jr., III, etc.)

Father’s highest level of education (check one) Mother’s highest level of education (check one)

❑ Less than high school diploma ❑ High school diploma ❑ Less than high school diploma ❑ High school diploma

❑ Technical School ❑ Some college ❑ Technical School ❑ Some college

❑ Bachelor’s degree ❑ Graduate degree ❑ Bachelor’s degree ❑ Graduate degree

By checking the boxes below, I authorize Clayton State University, Office of Recruitment and Admissions, to discuss my application with:

❑ My parent/guardian (name) (phone number)

❑ My high school guidance counselor (name) (phone number)

❑ Other (name) (relationship) (phone number)

I understand that any material false statement made knowingly and willfully by me on this application, or any documents

attached hereto may, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-10-71, which provides that upon conviction, a person who knowingly

commits the offense of false swearing shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less

than one nor more than five years, or both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I further understand

that any such false statement may subject me to immediate dismissal from the institution.

Further, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information submitted on this application is true and complete, and

that I have listed every postsecondary institution I have ever attended.

I understand that if I do not enroll for the term indicated, I may update my application for no more than two subsequent

terms by contacting Clayton State University’s Office of Recruitment and Admissions. After this time, a new application

and fee will be required.

Signature Date

If the applicant is age 17 or younger, the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must sign below.

I certify that I am the applicant’s parent or legal guardian, and that I have read through this completed application. I do give

permission for him/her to apply for admission to Clayton State University.

Parent/guardian signature Date

Clayton State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institution. For EEO questions or concerns, please contact

the Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any program

or event, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, should contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445 or e-mail

DisabilityResourceCenter@clayton.edu.

Clayton State University is required to collect social security numbers for legitimate business and statistical reporting purposes. Social

security numbers shall be considered confidential information and only disclosed according to appropriate state and federal disclosure and

privacy laws.

All documents submitted to Clayton State University become the property of Clayton State University. We are unable to return or provide

copies of any document submitted.

OFFICE USE ONLY: App. Fee Rec’d with App. on / / Check No. Money Order Cash by